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5 Discuss consolidating several projects in MS project.

May 02, 2014 By: Meliza Category: 1st SEM

Answer :  Projects can get of hand quickly. Before you know it, a simple building project becomes a collage of smaller projects, such as design, excavation, foundation work, and marketing. You can have more control over your project by creating smaller projects in Microsoft Office Project 2007 and then linking them into a single file to show where they fit in your master project.

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4 Write short notes on: Ø Linking of tasks in MS Project

May 02, 2014 By: Meliza Category: 1st SEM

Answer : Link tasks in a project
You can link any two tasks in a project to show their relationship (also called a task dependency). Dependencies drive the project schedule – once you link the tasks, every change you make to the predecessor affects the successor, which

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3 Describe the different stages in Project management.

May 02, 2014 By: Meliza Category: 1st SEM

Answer : Whether a project is large or small, the stages of a project are ultimately the same. Initiate the project, and then move into planning, followed by execution. Once the project is in the execution stage, you’ll monitor and control it, which will continually influence changes that loop back to the planning stage as necessary. Once all project tasks are complete and approved, you will finally be ready to close the project.

2 What are the three methods for determining the forecasted cost at completion? Explain.

May 02, 2014 By: Meliza Category: 1st SEM

Answer : Three methods for determining the forecasted cost at completion :
1)      General time forecasting formula
2)      General cost forecasting formula
3)      Performance factor
1) Cost forecasting EAC
Forecasting the final cost of the project is key to the success or failure of a project since it allows to take corrective actions when the predicted EAC exceeds a certain threshold. This forecast is based on the actual costs already spent and a prediction of the future spendings for the remaining portion of work to be done. The general forecasting formula is equal to:
EAC = AC + PCWR (more…)

1 Write short notes on: Ø Q sort method of project selection

May 02, 2014 By: Meliza Category: 1st SEM

Answer : A method for analyzing the opinions of a group based on a series of rankings (sorts) produced by the individual group members. The Q sort was originally developed within the field of psychology as a means for measuring correlations among the views expressed by different people. The letter Q was assigned to differentiate the method from another approach used in psychology, known as the R method, for analyzing correlations among various factors (e.g., height versus age). The Q sort, in contrast, is based on

Q. 6 Write short notes on: Relevance of Value Engineering in manufacturing Vendor Managed inventory Rating methods for locating a plant Importance of business process modelling

May 02, 2014 By: Meliza Category: 1st SEM

Ans : Relevance of Value Engineering in manufacturing :
Value engineering (VE) is a systematic method to improve the “value” of goods or products and services by using an examination of function. Value, as defined, is the ratio of function to cost. Value can therefore be increased by either improving the function or reducing the cost. It is a primary tenet of value engineering
Vendor Managed inventory :
Vendor-managed inventory (VMI) is a family of business models in which the buyer of a product (business) provides certain information to a vendor (supply chain) supplier of that product and the supplier takes full responsibility for
Rating methods for locating a plant :
Factor-rating systems are perhaps the most widely used of the general location techniques because they provide a mechanism to combine diverse factors in an easy-to-understand format. A major problem with simple point-rating schemes is that they do not account for the wide range of costs that may occur within each factor. For
Importance of business process modelling :
Business Process Modeling is an important part of understanding and restructuring the activities and information a typical enterprise uses to achieve its business goals. With a modeling tool like Enterprise Architect, you can model, document and restructure those processes and information flows using industry standard UML and the

Q.5 Under capacity options the company decides to vary the production output by varying the time, workforce or outsourcing. What are the basic capacity options a company can choose to meet demand?

May 02, 2014 By: Meliza Category: 1st SEM

Ans :  Capacity Options :
Capacity options allow planners to change supply by adjusting labor, inventory, and subcontracting.
1. Hire and lay off workers:
The extent to which operations are labor intensive determines the impact that changes in the workforce level will have on capacity. Of the cost involved in this option, hiring cost includes recruitment, screening, and training to bring new workers “up to speed.” And, quality may suffer. Some savings may occur if workers who have recently been laid off are rehired.

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Q. 4 Explain the steps and tools for changing project management process.

May 02, 2014 By: Meliza Category: 1st SEM

Ans :  Steps for changing project management process :
Step 1: Create Urgency
For change to happen, it helps if the whole company really wants it. Develop a sense of urgency around the need for change. This may help you spark the initial motivation to get things moving.
Step 2: Form a Powerful Coalition (more…)

Q.3 Write short notes on Total productive Maintenance GNATT Chart Bullwhip effect in SCM Scheduling in services

May 02, 2014 By: Meliza Category: 1st SEM

Ans : Total productive Maintenance :
One of the main objectives of TPM is to increase the productivity of plant and equipment with a modest investment in maintenance. Total Quality management (TQM) and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) are considered as the key operational activities of the quality management system. In order for TPM to be effective, the full support of the total workforce is required. This should result in

GNATT Chart :
A Gantt chart is a type of bar chart, developed by Henry Gantt in the 1910s, that illustrates a project schedule. Gantt charts illustrate the start and finish dates of the terminal elements and summary elements of a project. Terminal elements and summary elements comprise the work breakdown structure of the project. Modern Gantt charts also show the dependency (i.e. precedence network) relationships between activities. Gantt
Bullwhip effect in SCM  :
Supply chain management is a complex process. There are several issues that can lead to the bullwhip effect and those issues can be exacerbated by delays in transmitting information, and a lack of coordination up and down the supply chain. Some causes of the bullwhip effect include:
  • Consumer demand swings
Scheduling in services :
Scheduling involves the decision to allocate available resources over relatively short periods of time using aggregate planning. On an operational level, scheduling relates to the use of equipment and facilities, the scheduling of

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Q. 2 Describe the general factors that influence the plant location decision.

May 02, 2014 By: Meliza Category: 1st SEM

Ans :  Factors influencing plant location decision :
1. Nature of the product
2. Volume of production:
3. Basic managerial policies and decisions
4. Nature of plant location (more…)

Q. 1 Explain briefly elements of operations strategy ?

May 02, 2014 By: Meliza Category: 1st SEM

Ans : An operations strategy is a high-level integrated plan for business effectiveness or competitiveness. The following are the key elements of operations strategy:
1.Positioning the production system
2.Focus of factories & service facilities
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Q. 6 Do you think the argument of some theorists that the traditional Ps are not enough for services marketing? Give suitable examples to prove your point.

May 02, 2014 By: Meliza Category: 1st SEM

Ans: Service Marketing :

 

Services marketing is a sub field of marketing which covers the marketing of both goods and services. Goods marketing includes the marketing of fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) and durables. Services marketing typically refers to the marketing of both business to consumer (B2C) and business to business (B2B) services.

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Q.5 Describe the stages in consumer decision making process.

May 02, 2014 By: Meliza Category: 1st SEM

Ans :  Stages in consumer decision making process :

 

A consumer goes through several stages before purchasing a product or service. (more…)

Q.4 Personal selling focuses in on ‘personal’ or ‘one to one’ selling. It involves an individual salesman or a sales team establishing and building a profitable relationship with customers over a period of time through a series of steps. Explain the steps in the personal selling process which helps in the successful sales.

May 02, 2014 By: Meliza Category: 1st SEM

Ans : Personal Selling :

 

Personal selling is selling technique involved between person to person and between the prospective buyer and seller. Personal selling consists of human contact and direct communication rather than impersonal mass communication (more…)

Q.3 Explain the classification of market based on nature of Competition and area.

May 02, 2014 By: Meliza Category: 1st SEM

Ans : Definition of market :

 

Usually, Market means a place where buyer and seller meets together in order to carry on transactions of goods and services. But in Economics, it may be a place, perhaps may not be. In Economics, market can exist even without direct contact of buyer and seller. This fact can be explained with the help of the following statement. Generally market is the place where buyers and sellers are physically present and finalize the transaction. (more…)

Q.2 A brand is a composite set of beliefs and associations in the mind of consumers. In brand development, as a part of branding strategy decision, the brand manager can decide to create new brand elements for the new products, apply some of the existing brand elements to the new product, or use a combination of existing and new brand elements to the existing and new products. Explain the different branding strategies used by the companies for their range of products.

May 02, 2014 By: Meliza Category: 1st SEM

Ans:  Definition of Brand :

 

Brand is the “name, term, design, symbol, or any other feature that identifies one seller’s product distinct from those of other sellers.” Brands are used in business, marketing, and advertising. Initially, livestock branding was adopted to differentiate one person’s cattle from another’s by means of a distinctive symbol burned into the animal’s skin with a hot branding iron. A modern example of a brand is Coca-Cola which (more…)

Q.1 Explain the steps in Business Buying process.

May 02, 2014 By: Meliza Category: 1st SEM

Ans : Characteristics of Organisational Buyer :

 

1. Derived Demand

 

Organizational buying is based on derived demand. Demand made by the ultimate consumers creates demand for industrial goods or services. (more…)

Q. 6 What are the common features of project management software.

May 02, 2014 By: Meliza Category: 1st SEM

Ans : Features in PM Software  :

 

1.Collaborate on Projects with Clients and Staff:

 

With the multi-user log-ins you can control who has access to your Project Management Software. Your clients, staff, vendors, Outsource Resources and at home workers will all be kept up to date on the projects they are assigned to. (more…)

Q. 5 Explain the various types of risk that can affect a business project.

May 02, 2014 By: Meliza Category: 1st SEM

Ans : Launching a business is a risky endeavor and as businesses expand they are likely to face a variety of risks beyond the possibility of unprofitability. Businesses that expand operations into foreign countries face many political risks that purely domestic companies do not have to deal with. Risk management describes the methods businesses use to control and adapt to the risks they face, including “macro” and “micro” political risks. (more…)

Q.4 Discuss the major contents of the project’s final report

May 02, 2014 By: Meliza Category: 1st SEM

Ans : Importance of project’s final report :

 

The last step in the project is to summarize the different stages into a final report. It is very important that the final report contains all the necessary information regarding your project. Try to keep in mind that you should write the report so that the reader would be able to recreate all of your steps, if they so desire. (more…)

Q.3 What is project performance evaluation? Explain the various types of project performance evaluation techniques.

May 02, 2014 By: Meliza Category: 1st SEM

Ans : Project performance evaluation :

 

In project management, performance measurement techniques are used to assess the magnitude of deviations from the original project plan. Therefore, they are an important aspect of project schedule control, allowing the project team to determine whether a schedule requires corrective action.

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Q.2 Define Project type organization and discuss in detail

May 02, 2014 By: Meliza Category: 1st SEM

Ans: Project type organization :

 

A project organisation is a temporary organisation designed to achieve specific results by using teams of specialists from different functional areas in the organisation. The project team focuses all its energies, resources and results on the assigned project. Once the project has been completed, the team members from (more…)

Q.1 Write short notes on : Commercial and economic feasibility Technical feasibility

May 02, 2014 By: Meliza Category: 1st SEM

Ans : Commercial and economic feasibility :

 

The purpose of the economic feasibility assessment is to determine the positive economic benefits to the organization that the proposed system will provide. It includes quantification and identification of all the benefits expected. This assessment typically involves a cost/ benefits analysis. Economic analysis could also be referred to

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MB0043 —Human Resource Management – Spring 2014

May 02, 2014 By: Meliza Category: 1st SEM

MB0043 —Human Resource Management

 

1 Explain the objectives and methods of Training.

Explaining the objectives of Training

Explaining the methods of Training

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MB0042- MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS – Spring 2014

May 02, 2014 By: Meliza Category: 1st SEM

MB0042- MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS

 

1 Inflation is a global Phenomenon which is associated with high price causes decline in the value for money. It exists when the amount of money in the country is in excess of the physical volume of goods and services. Explain the reasons for this monetary phenomenon.

Define Inflation

Causes for Inflation

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MB0041 & FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING – Spring 2014

May 02, 2014 By: Meliza Category: 1st SEM

MB0041 & FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING

 

1. Accounting is an art of recording, classifying and summarizing in a significant manner and in terms of money transactions and events. Explain the accounting process and write the objectives of accounting.

A Explanation of accounting process

Objectives of accounting

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MB0040 STATISTICS FOR MANAGEMENT – spring 2014

May 02, 2014 By: Meliza Category: 1st SEM

MB0040 STATISTICS FOR MANAGEMENT

 

1 A statistical survey is a scientific process of collection and analysis of numerical data. Explain the stages of statistical survey. Describe the various methods for collecting data in a statistical survey.

Meaning of statistical survey

Stages of statistical survey (Listing and Explanation)

Methods for collecting data

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MB0039 —Business Communication – Spring 2014

May 02, 2014 By: Meliza Category: 1st SEM

MB0039 —Business Communication

 

1 As a speaker you are addressing a group of people. Explain the elements involved in this communication.

Key elements of communication

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MB0038 Management Process and Organisation Behavior – spring 2014

May 02, 2014 By: Meliza Category: 1st SEM

MB0038 Management Process and Organisation Behavior

 

1 Define the terms ‘strategy’. Explain the following:

a) Corporate strategy

b) Business strategy

c) Functional strategy

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The Federal Reserve is the central bank of the United States. Its unique structure includes a federal government agency, the Board of Governors, in Washington, D.C., and 12 regional Reserve Banks. Compare and contrast the organizational structure and the functions of the Reserve Bank of India and the Federal Reserve of US. Organisational Structure Functions

May 02, 2014 By: Meliza Category: 1st SEM

A paper mill produces two grades of paper viz., X and Y. Because of raw material restrictions, it cannot produce more than 400 tons of grade X paper and 300 tons of grade Y paper in a week. There are 160 production hours in awake. It requires 0.20 and 0.40 hours to produce a ton of grade X and Y papers. The mill earns a profit of Rs. 200 and Rs. 500 per ton of grade X and Y paper respectively. Formulate this as a Linear Programming Problem.

May 02, 2014 By: Meliza Category: 1st SEM

Answer : Objective function is to maximize the profit

 

Thus Max. Z=200X1+500X2

Constraints 1.Raw (more…)